The Attitude and Appearance of the Offender Is Referred to as Their

question 28

Short Answer

The attitude and appearance of the offender is referred to as their ________ and might be characteristics that influence police discretion.

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Definitions:

Ethical Fundamentalism

The belief in absolute moral rules that apply universally, guiding actions and decision-making.

Utilitarianism

A philosophical theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Ethical Relativism

The philosophical view that moral standards, values, and judgments are not universal but are culturally and individually determined.

Open-Mindedness

The willingness to consider new ideas, arguments, and information without bias or predetermined conclusions.